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Family Day
Join us for our 3rd annual Family Day at the Legacy of the Lakes Museum! This year, musical guests Louis & Dan and the Invisible Band will have even the adults tapping their toes along with the tunes. From Louis & Dan and the Invisible Band: "Like the great songwriting duos of yesteryear, Louis & Dan bring comedy and smarts to music for today’s families. Best friends, neighbors, and college professors, they go together like Tacos and Tuesdays. Louis &…
Find out more »Watercolor in the Gardens
Watercolor in the Gardens at the Legacy of the Lakes Museum. Perfect for grades 3-5, this class runs from 11-12. Registration link coming soon!
Find out more »Author Debbie Hoven visits the library!
Author Debbie Hoven is visiting the library thanks to the Legacy of the Lakes Museum! She will talk about her book Norman Loves the Lake and lead writing activities for elementary aged kids. This program is free and open to all elementary aged kids and takes place at the Douglas County Library. Thank you to our education sponsor, the Tahoe Maritime Foundation!
Find out more »Yoga in the Gardens
Yoga has so many health benefits for mind, body and spirit...especially in the beautiful gardens at the Legacy of the Lakes museum! Yoga equally strengthens and stretches, increasing flexibility and repairing muscles. It’s all about relaxing and allowing yourself and your body to have as much relaxation as you want. This time is for you - free of competition and comparison! Appropriate for all ages & fitness levels. Class is facilitated by Alexandria Community Education. Advance registration is required. $28/3 sessions.…
Find out more »Recycled Boat Building
Children’s Make-n-Take: Recycled Boat Building June 20, 2023 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am Legacy of the Lakes BoatHouse Suggested grade: 2nd-5th $5 Get your creative juices flowing! Participants will build a boat out of common household supplies and recycled materials. Then they can test their designs on the water to see if it floats. Registration link coming soon!
Find out more »Guided Galleries
Exclusive guided gallery tours with our curator and other local guides. Tours last 1.5 hours and give a more in depth look at the museum's exhibits. For guests 21 and over, a glass of wine is included in the ticket price. Tickets are $12 at the door. Museum members free! Save $2 on tickets by reserving your spot early! Click here to purchase tickets.
Find out more »Dodge Day
To celebrate our new Dodge Dream exhibit, we're hosting an open house on Saturday, June 24. From 12-4, enjoy free museum admission and enter to win one of two door prizes! We'll also have Craig Berg's Cooler Treats ice cream truck on site for you to purchase something sweet and refreshing! In honor of the Dodge family's talent for ingenuity and invention, we want to extend an invitation to vintage car owners to park in our east parking lot from…
Find out more »Bedtime Stories at the Lake
Free story event for kid's at Smokey Timbers Camp on Lake Miltona (15567 Smokey Timbers Rd NW | Miltona, MN). July 26th | 6 pm Sponsored by Tahoe Maritime Foundation
Find out more »Yoga in the Gardens
Yoga has so many health benefits for mind, body and spirit...especially in the beautiful gardens at the Legacy of the Lakes museum! Yoga equally strengthens and stretches, increasing flexibility and repairing muscles. It’s all about relaxing and allowing yourself and your body to have as much relaxation as you want. This time is for you - free of competition and comparison! Appropriate for all ages & fitness levels. Class is facilitated by Alexandria Community Education. Advance registration is required. $28/3 sessions.…
Find out more »Diamond Classic Boat Show
Join us for the Legacy of the Lakes Diamond Classic Boat Show on July 8 at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center from 10 am to 3 pm! This event is free and open to the public. Check out the vintage and classic boat displays, pop-up museum exhibits, and get a free ride on Stella, the museum's 1908 Fay & Bowen launch! Interested in showing your boat? Click the link to find our online registration form! Generously sponsored by our event…
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